Local farmers and crops affected as deluge and foul weather continues. Changing patterns are only from unpleasant to severe, with warnings from the Samoa Meteorology Division active for all of Samoa. Landslides and erosion for most part of the East-Southwest districts where most local farmers are residing.

Planting and growing conditions are at risk as heavy rainfall continue for days resulting in floods and most crops are uprooted or fallen off. Concerns increase as selling their crops is the only income source for most sellers, some concern on their monthly harvest that are likely to diminish and may lead to a shortage in supply. This will affect both consumers and producers.

Seirosa Pereira a 57 gardener from Tapatapao speaks of the challenges she faced during the past weeks "it's hard for us gardeners in the business because we rely heavily on our natural resources " " with heavy rainfall and strong winds the gardens are damaged and the flowers aren't healthy and always dying"she said. Selling fresh flower bouquets and fruits for more than 10 years she fears that she might run out of resources as it is the only income source for her family.

Livi Anapasi from Vaimoso and Tiavi expressed similar concerns. " when there was clear weather our supplies were high and prices were reasonable but now our supplies are diminishing and prices are rising" " selling crops and vegetables for more than 20 years its always times like this that affect our sales and profit" Livi added .

Cyclone warning alerted the farmers as they prepare for more damaged crops and vegetables. It will take at least 5 months for them to recover most farmers commented